R50/53 GreekDrifter's R53
#52
Good Call MiniMello, that could be a possibility GreekDrifter91. But I guess you already figured that out. Damn I'm slow sometimes, But awesome job both of you....
Last edited by brody78; 11-01-2012 at 01:56 PM. Reason: I'm slow!!! (haha)
#54
i tossed in some leds in the interior and i love them, they look great.
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a few weeks ago i also picked up a set of RUD snow chains, i will not be running winter tires untill the tires i have now are completely gone. i will be picking up new rims and performance tires. early late winter early spring. and then winter tires again when these crappy all seasons are dead.
im only gonna use them when needed though, they are pretty easy to put on and take off too.
OH!!!!! and where can i find a button for the center light? its driving me crazy that i dont have one. cant believe i did see it when i went to buy the car, so many months ago.
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a few weeks ago i also picked up a set of RUD snow chains, i will not be running winter tires untill the tires i have now are completely gone. i will be picking up new rims and performance tires. early late winter early spring. and then winter tires again when these crappy all seasons are dead.
im only gonna use them when needed though, they are pretty easy to put on and take off too.
OH!!!!! and where can i find a button for the center light? its driving me crazy that i dont have one. cant believe i did see it when i went to buy the car, so many months ago.
#56
got them from here; dont know what size hey are... the bar that goes in the center light dosent fit, its too long, but i will fix the fixture so that it will fit.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/MINI-Cooper...uro_smd_08.htm
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/MINI-Cooper...uro_smd_08.htm
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anyone have issues with a slight rough idle? on occasion it sounds like i have a really big cam in the car, i had a cam in my previous car so i know what lope sounds like. the engine lopes and giving it gas wont fix it, but it doesnt happen all the time.
Last edited by GreekDrifter91; 12-02-2012 at 10:35 AM.
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Yup...I get that on occasion too...I have read a few other posts and seems to be a software issue. Do you know the last time tour ecu was updated at the dealer?
I don't know on mine but i really don't want to go to the dealer just for this. I did the ECU reset and it went away for about 2 mos...coincidence? Not sure...may try resetting again.
Good luck.
I don't know on mine but i really don't want to go to the dealer just for this. I did the ECU reset and it went away for about 2 mos...coincidence? Not sure...may try resetting again.
Good luck.
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i dont know, would it be in the "car fax" at all because i did not see it in the books service records.
i dont have a problem with the lope, was just a observation i think it sounds cool reminds me of my previous car that had a big cam in it. long 268*of duration and .5" of lift.
i dont have a problem with the lope, was just a observation i think it sounds cool reminds me of my previous car that had a big cam in it. long 268*of duration and .5" of lift.
Greek OR ANYONE ELSE --can I ask a huge favor... can you take a picture of the right side of your engine air filter box -- is it notched.. can you see the filter when the cover is completely screwed down? I just struggled for the last 30 minutes trying to get my new air filter in an get the box sealed and flush on both sies, with the new filter.. I compared to the old one, they are the same size. I finally gave up and just put it in sealing the left side (closer to the engine) and sealing agains the filter on the right side.
The one I used was a mann filter. Seems interesting that they would design it to crush down on the silicone seal....but stupidly I didn't look at how it looked before I removed the box and old filter.
I started the car and there is no check engine light but I just want to know that this is okay to drive.
Thanks NAM community.
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Greek OR ANYONE ELSE --can I ask a huge favor... can you take a picture of the right side of your engine air filter box -- is it notched.. can you see the filter when the cover is completely screwed down? I just struggled for the last 30 minutes trying to get my new air filter in an get the box sealed and flush on both sies, with the new filter.. I compared to the old one, they are the same size. I finally gave up and just put it in sealing the left side (closer to the engine) and sealing agains the filter on the right side.
The one I used was a mann filter. Seems interesting that they would design it to crush down on the silicone seal....but stupidly I didn't look at how it looked before I removed the box and old filter.
I started the car and there is no check engine light but I just want to know that this is okay to drive.
Thanks NAM community.
#65
yea i really want to, but im gonna wait. cams are not cheap, i mean the one for my jetta was 120 new. thats why i got it and the really good hp boost.
yea i was worried about that when i replaced my panel filter. but i wiggled it around then decided just to crush it i feel that sense its sealed on both sides from squeezing the silicone its fine.
Greek OR ANYONE ELSE --can I ask a huge favor... can you take a picture of the right side of your engine air filter box -- is it notched.. can you see the filter when the cover is completely screwed down? I just struggled for the last 30 minutes trying to get my new air filter in an get the box sealed and flush on both sies, with the new filter.. I compared to the old one, they are the same size. I finally gave up and just put it in sealing the left side (closer to the engine) and sealing agains the filter on the right side.
#66
yea i really want to, but im gonna wait. cams are not cheap, i mean the one for my jetta was 120 new. thats why i got it and the really good hp boost.
yea i was worried about that when i replaced my panel filter. but i wiggled it around then decided just to crush it i feel that sense its sealed on both sides from squeezing the silicone its fine.
Lots of similar issues over here eh...but a lot less flaming. I happily contribute to bad information at every opportunity...LOL!!
#67
Just turned over 140k in our '03. Still running the original SC but I'm planning on swapping that out by 150k. Another item to watch out for-the PS pump and fan. There are a couple of good threads on it as well as links to some great how to's, just search it. I'm on my 3rd pump now, but it's from an 06 and my fans updated so hopefully no more issues. I'll plug the VGS mod too. Makes my DD much more friendly in traffic.
#68
Just turned over 140k in our '03. Still running the original SC but I'm planning on swapping that out by 150k. Another item to watch out for-the PS pump and fan. There are a couple of good threads on it as well as links to some great how to's, just search it. I'm on my 3rd pump now, but it's from an 06 and my fans updated so hopefully no more issues. I'll plug the VGS mod too. Makes my DD much more friendly in traffic.
#69
yea i dont think i will ever go back to a VW though. i may use some parts in some future crazy frankesntine car but thats it.
yea 500 more miles and ill be at 130K, the super charger still sounds good but i think the belt may be slipping or its the crank pulley going out, smells like warm/hot rubber when i play with my car to hard. i know about the fan and pump, i may send the SC to get rebuilt soon anyway i dont feel good about this many miles on that stupid PTU setup for the water pump. plus it will give me a chance to do other things when the charger is out and the car is in service mode.
Last edited by GreekDrifter91; 12-03-2012 at 10:38 AM.
#70
anyone think a rear diffuser pr an under body diffuser will help keep the hatch clean? haha. can anyone with a diffuser comment if there hatch is a little cleaner because the air isnt swirling around as much back there.
this is the most ridiculous hatch i have ever seen it wont stay clean. im about to buy a windshield fluid factory so that i have enough fluid lol.
this is the most ridiculous hatch i have ever seen it wont stay clean. im about to buy a windshield fluid factory so that i have enough fluid lol.
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